Vintage Low Country House

Low country house plans are perfectly suited for coastal areas, especially the coastal plains of the Carolinas and Georgia. A sub-category of our southern house plan section, these designs are typically elevated and have welcoming porches to enjoy the outdoors in the shade.

The Low Country house plan is best suited for Southern climates and coastal locations.

With abundant windows and doors and large shade porches, the distinctive features of Low Country style are designed to keep the home comfortable in marshy Southern marshy climates. A Low Country home is often raised and resting on piers to capture cooling breezes and prevents flooding. In fact, these designs are sometimes referred to as tidewater house plans. Tidewater home plans make excellent beach houses.
A Low Country floor plan typically exhibits a simple, rectangular footprint with a central entrance leading to a traditional hall-and-parlor layout or a more modern open floor plan. The hallmark of Low Country style is the wide, wraparound porch, frequently accessed by multiple French doors, which provides inviting outdoor living space while shading the interior of the home. Low Country house plans typically offer one or one-and-a-half stories of living space (with bedrooms upstairs), though many have parking, storage, or bonus space on the ground level.

Characteristically casual and cozy, low country decorating is all about comfort. Use our helpful tips and tricks to give your home a classic look that’s anything but expected. We have the best ideas for incorporating handcrafted furniture, vintage accessories, classic blue-and-white color palettes, and more. The country looks while giving it an up-to-date spin that reflects your taste. Although low country decorating is defined by a certain set of staples — such as an eclectic mix of fabrics and secondhand furniture, subtle variations within the style can take your country decor down different paths.

Do you prefer streamlined looks or cozy spaces filled with treasured possessions? Do you have an endless collection of knickknacks or do you prefer matching accessories that create a more cohesive look?

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